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Old 07-28-2014, 09:33 AM
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Anyone have an idea of the bolt size for the hard top is. I'm pretty sure it's metric. Looking specifically for thread pitch. I want to replace the torx bolts with something like this, but there's no way I am spending $38 (Quadratec price). Thanks.

Warrior Products 2950 - Warrior Products Hard Top Quick Release Kit for 07-14 Jeep® Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK - Quadratec
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If you take one if your bolts out and go into lowes or Home Depot, they have the ability to match threads and probably carry the same knob. I know because I bought some at lowes.
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That was the plan, but I just wanted to know if someone knew the thread pitch. I'll be headed to Lowes to figure it out. Thanks though.
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I went that same route, taking one of the screws with me to Ace Hardware just around the corner. They have a number of different sized thumbscrews but none the right size. But more importantly, I noticed that to piecemeal a set together would cost me roughly $30 for the set - about $5 per.

And while I'll admit that I really like the look of the Warrior Hard Top Quick Release Kit you linked to, for close to 1/3rd the price, I opted for this set instead:

eBay - Hard Top Fast Removal Screw Fastener Kit for Jeep Wrangler JK 2007 through 2014

In fact, mine should've arrived while I'm at work today!

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I purchased this little kit and the small ratchet and torxs bit is perfect for removing the HT bolts. Seems easier than thumbscrews. Perfect for removing the door hinge bolts too.
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